Staff Accountant Jobs in Iowa
Staff Accountant jobs in Iowa draw steady demand from the state's manufacturing, agricultural finance, insurance, and healthcare sectors, with openings at every level from recent graduates to senior individual contributors. Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, and Davenport account for the bulk of postings, anchored by long-established employers like Principal Financial Group, Collins Aerospace, and UnityPoint Health. The most consistently sought specialties are general ledger accounting, cost accounting tied to manufacturing operations, and financial reporting for regulated industries. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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STAFF ACCOUNTANT - Courtworks Sports Center
WCW, SFM LLC
LOCATION: Waterloo, IA
DEPARTMENT: ACCOUNTING
REPORTS TO: GENERAL MANAGER
STATUS: FULL-TIME (EXEMPT)
ABOUT THE COMPANY:
Courtworks Sports Center is a premier sport, recreation and entertainment destination focused on improving the health and economic vitality of Waterloo, IA. You will be joining a championship level team focused on fun, fulfillment and service built to enrich the community as well as your career and personal growth.
Courtworks Sports Center is a managed facility by Sports Facilities Management, LLC, a Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) company. SFC is the nation's leading resource for managing and developing sports, recreation, wellness, and events facilities. We provide a highly collaborative and supportive culture that raises our team members to new levels of career growth. Together, we will carve a path in a hyper-growing industry where you will enjoy the journey and learn from the industry's best while having some fun.
SFC has been awarded national recognition as a Top Workplace and is considered a workplace of choice. Our mission-focused company is highly entrepreneurial, team-oriented with a culture centered on collaboration, accountability, excellence, and service. We are growing rapidly and looking for high performers at every level to grow with us.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Staff Accountant will provide general administrative support to the management team assisting with day-to-day tasks and data entry. This in an important role in the organization that will require service, tact, diplomacy, and a professional approach to the job.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:
Financial Duties and Responsibilities
- Create and present weekly and monthly financial reporting to the General Manager
- Maintain financial records and general ledger
- Cash handling, bank deposits and reconciliation
- Collections and Accounts Receivable
- Accounts Payable, Receivable and Journal Entries
- Point of Sale reconciliation
- Prepare monthly Expense Reports and month end close
Administrative Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintains record keeping
- Provides administrative support related to contracts, certificates of insurance, W9 forms, etc.
- Provide excellent customer service to visitors and callers by resolving information requests, directing to the appropriate parties or taking messages
- Perform general office duties, such as ordering office supplies, maintaining database systems, and distributing mail
- Other duties as assigned by management
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Degree in accounting, finance, business or related field preferred (or acceptable experience in lieu of degree)
- 2-4 years of related experience
- Must have experience in accrual accounting
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and organizational skills
- Must have excellent computer skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
- Experience using Quick Books and Dynamics (preferred)
- Well organized and thorough with the ability to multi-task
- Must have excellent interpersonal skills and customer service skills
- Team approach to task completion
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Must be able to lift 20-40 pounds waist high
- May be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time whether indoors or outdoors, and squat, stoop or bend into awkward positions while performing job functions
- Must comply with safety and health code standards
- Facility has intermittent noise
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- Electronics & Hardware
What Iowa Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in staff accountant jobs across Iowa.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related business field
- Eligible to sit for or actively pursuing CPA licensure through the Iowa Accountancy Examining Board
- Proficiency in general ledger software such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics
- Working knowledge of GAAP and month-end close processes
- Experience preparing account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statements
- Strong Excel skills including pivot tables and financial modeling formulas
Staff Accountant Jobs in Iowa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a staff accountant in Iowa?
Most Iowa employers require a bachelor's degree in accounting or a closely related field. While a CPA is not required to work as a staff accountant, candidates who are eligible to sit for the exam or actively pursuing licensure through the Iowa Accountancy Examining Board are consistently preferred. Meeting Iowa's CPA education requirement means completing the prescribed semester hours in accounting and business coursework before registering with the board.
Which companies hire staff accountants in Iowa?
Iowa staff accountant roles are posted by Honkamp, Jobot, and Marsh and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Iowa's concentration of insurance carriers, regional manufacturers, and major health systems means demand for staff accountants stays active across both corporate and nonprofit employers throughout the state.
Which Iowa cities have the most staff accountant jobs?
Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, and Davenport have the most staff accountant openings in Iowa. Des Moines drives the largest share of postings given its density of insurance headquarters, financial services firms, and regional corporate offices, while Cedar Rapids and Davenport contribute meaningfully through manufacturing and healthcare employers anchored in those metro areas.
Are there remote staff accountant jobs in Iowa?
Yes, and more than many office-based roles. About 60% of staff accountant openings tied to Iowa are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how much of the day-to-day work involves software-based bookkeeping, reconciliations, and reporting rather than on-site tasks. General ledger and financial reporting positions are the most commonly offered in remote or hybrid arrangements.
How can I get hired as a staff accountant in Iowa with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for accounting associate or junior accountant roles at Iowa's large healthcare systems and insurance carriers, such as UnityPoint Health or Principal Financial Group, which regularly bring on new graduates for rotational or entry-level accounting positions. Candidates who have completed an internship, hold or are pursuing CPA eligibility through the Iowa Accountancy Examining Board, and are proficient in Excel stand out. Adjacent starting points include accounts payable clerk and payroll assistant roles, which frequently convert into staff accountant positions.
Where can I find and apply to staff accountant jobs in Iowa?
You can find and apply to staff accountant jobs in Iowa on Migrate Mate, which lists current Iowa openings updated regularly. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and preferences, and apply directly to each opening that fits.
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